Hey all, 

Fall is here and trails need just a little bit of moisture for some excellent riding. It is also getting time for trail builders to get back to work and with rain comes trail work season. We have three big priorities for the fall: trail work to rebuild some of the trails damaged during Whiskey Creek mitigation efforts, completion of Cake Walk in family man with new wooden features, and the completion of the Whoopdee extension. The latter two are going to require additional funds and we’re putting on a few fundraisers to generate the ~$20,000 required. 

Mitchell Ridge Work Party – Sunday, 10/6

• Save the date. Details to follow

Firelines Movie Screening & Filmmaker Discussion, Friday 10/11

• Join us for a screening of an excellent film about the intersection of mountain bike trails and wildfire. It was developed by local filmmaker, Gordon Klco, in collaboration with Patagonia. There will be a moderated discussion with the him after the showing. You can check it out on the Patagonia website.
• Co-presented by HRATS and the Hood River Forest Collaborative
• 6PM at The Ruins. Doors open at 5:30 PM.
• Suggested donation of $20 at the Door
• Adults only please

Fall Shuttle Day, Saturday 10/12

• Our annual fall fundraiser is back! Come out for a day of climbing-free riding! 
• 9am – 2pm, Post Canyon Dr where the pavement ends. 
• $45 suggested donation for a full day of shuttling. 
• Rides provided by five local companies. 
• HRATS board members will be there loading bikes and running sign ups. Come by to chat about our upcoming work. 
• Not into the shuttle thing? We could use volunteers – reach out to Campbell.Morrissy@gmail.com if you’re interested. 

As mentioned we have a lot of work planned for the fall but need another round of fundraising to make it happen. To jumpstart the process, we’ve been offered a very generous anonymous matching donation of $5,000! If we can raise $5,000 at any of these events we get another $5,000 guaranteed. That is a huge boost to these efforts. Thanks for your continued support.

Happy Trails,

HRATS

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